Number of deaths in Eritrea today so far:
8
A person dies approximately every 1,471.72 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 21,428
Number of deaths per day: 59
Number of deaths per hour: 2
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in Eritrea according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 3,086 |
| 2 | Lower respiratory infections | 3,048 |
| 3 | Ischaemic heart disease | 1,812 |
| 4 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 1,754 |
| 5 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 1,258 |
| 6 | Diabetes mellitus | 1,127 |
| 7 | COVID-19 | 1,124 |
| 8 | Hypertensive heart disease | 1,007 |
| 9 | Preterm birth complications | 826 |
| 10 | Kidney diseases | 808 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Eritrea?
The leading cause of death in Eritrea is Stroke, approximately 3,086 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Eritrea?
The top three causes of death in Eritrea are Stroke, Lower respiratory infections, and Ischaemic heart disease.
How many people die from Stroke in Eritrea each year?
Approximately 3,086 people die from Stroke in Eritrea each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.